 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Apple ducks under a wild hook from Romeiro.#ROC#
Romeiro is rocked!
Apple shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Romeiro pinned against the cage. Romeiro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Romeiro is still on wobbly legs! Can Apple finish him?
Apple ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romeiro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Apple checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Apple slips a jab and a cross from Romeiro.
#CL#
Apple closes the distance and clinches.
Apple blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romeiro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Apple.
Apple working hard to break the clinch.
A short left from Romeiro.
Apple is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Romeiro is defending well.
Romeiro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Apple gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Romeiro misses with a knee to the head.
Romeiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Apple's elbow.
Apple tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Romeiro just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romeiro prevents Apple from breaking the clinch.
Romeiro landing knees to the head.
Apple avoiding damage as Romeiro throws knees to the body.
Apple is trying to stall.
Romeiro is trying to stall.
Romeiro is trying to break the clinch but Apple has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Romeiro throws an elbow that misses.
Romeiro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Romeiro misses with a punch to the body.
Romeiro looking to stall.
Romeiro trying to stall but Apple improves his position.
Romeiro seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Romeiro throws an elbow but misses.
Romeiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romeiro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Romeiro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Apple tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Romeiro just stands there and leans against the cage.
Apple tries to pull guard but Romeiro won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Romeiro fails to land.
Romeiro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Romeiro misses with an elbow strike.
Apple fails to pull guard.
Apple drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Romeiro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Apple tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Romeiro is trying to push Apple away but Apple has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Romeiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Apple controls his hands.
Apple swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romeiro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Apple jumps guard but Romeiro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Apple is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Romeiro to keep the fight standing.
Romeiro throws an elbow but it misses.
Romeiro scores with a shoulder strike.
Apple tries a body shot but Romeiro blocks it.
#TD2#
Romeiro jumps guard and drags Apple to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Apple pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Romeiro is keeping the position for now.
Apple trying to control but Romeiro is working from the bottom.
Apple wants to stand and escape but instead Romeiro has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Romeiro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Romeiro landing with the ground and pound.
Romeiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Apple is keeping the position for now.
Romeiro postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romeiro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Apple throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Romeiro preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romeiro wants to pass the guard but Apple is keeping the position.
Apple working a defensive guard here.
Romeiro looking to pass the guard.
Romeiro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Romeiro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Apple's head.
Romeiro postures up.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Apple is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Romeiro is looking to work some ground and pound but Apple has wrist control.
Romeiro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Apple avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Romeiro lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pinkynho Romeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Romeiro misses
and Apple counters with a three punch combo that has Romeiro backing up. Romeiro nods at Apple to acknowledge the strikes.
Romeiro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Romeiro throws a jab when Apple was well out of range.
Nice shot by Romeiro.
A leg kick checked by Apple.
Romeiro misses with a hook. Apple ducked under it nicely.
Apple goes for a double leg but Romeiro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Romeiro continues to drive forward.
And Romeiro tries to counter it with a takedown but Apple pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Apple chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Apple shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Romeiro as he jumps to the side.
Romeiro misses with an uppercut
and Apple counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romeiro swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Apple pushes Romeiro up against the cage in a clinch.
Apple jumps guard but Romeiro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Romeiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pinkynho Romeiro dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Romeiro throws a low kick but Apple moves out of range easily.
Apple throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romeiro is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A low kick from Romeiro misses #TD#
and Apple shoots in, scooping Romeiro off his feet. Apple is holding his opponent over his shoulder. He slams Romeiro to the mat and Romeiro is in big trouble! Apple is landing strikes to his unconscious foe and the ref dives in to end the fight! Apple is celebrating with his corner and rightfully so.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Ipad Apple!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Apple ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romeiro moves away.#ROC2#
Romeiro is rocked!
Romeiro throws a lazy right hand but Apple sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oh Romeiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romeiro throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Apple counters with a nice double leg into side control. Romeiro won't be happy with that. #ES#
Romeiro explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Apple fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Apple keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Apple is looking for the big counter here.
Romeiro misses with a wild combination.
Apple tries to counter with a clinch but Romeiro shakes him off and moves away.
Romeiro really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Romeiro throws a front kick aimed at Apple's knee but Apple avoids it well.
Romeiro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Apple.
A little feinted left hand from Romeiro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pinkynho Romeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romeiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apple.
Apple takes one on the button.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Romeiro!
Romeiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Romeiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Apple counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Romeiro stuffs the takedown attempt from Apple. Apple gets slowly back to his feet.
Pinkynho Romeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.
A low kick from Romeiro misses #TD2#
and Apple counters with a double leg. Romeiro bangs his head on the mat and seems to be on queer street here... Apple follows up with punches and the ref steps in to end the fight! It was the slam that caused all the problems.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Ipad Apple!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Balboa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Balboa throws a hook but Apple blocks it.
Balboa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Balboa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Balboa gets tackled into the cage by Apple. Apple maintains the clinch.
Balboa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Balboa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Apple avoids it.
Apple trying to control the position but instead, Balboa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Apple into the cage.
Balboa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Balboa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Apple.
Apple throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Balboas head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple tries to break free but Balboa pushes him back against the cage.
Balboa has had enough of the clinch but Apple keeps him there for the moment.
Balboa is trying to force a seperation but Apple has the dominant position.
Balboa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Apple's efforts to push away.
Apple avoiding damage as Balboa throws knees to the body.
#T1#
Apple managing to block the knees to the body from Balboa.
Balboa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Apple wants to take the fight to the mat but Balboa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Balboa is trying to break free.
Apple tries to circle away but Balboa has him pinned against the cage.
Balboa trying to land knees to the body.
Apple avoiding damage as Balboa throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Balboa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Balboa wants to get back to striking at distance but Apple won't allow it.
Balboa tries to break the clinch but Apple is controlling the position.
Apple prevents Balboa from breaking the clinch.
Balboa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Apple using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Balboa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Apple throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Balboa blocks it with crossed arms.
Apple tries to pull guard but Balboa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Apple missing with knees to the body.
Apple is trying to pull guard but Balboa has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Balboa tries to break the clinch but Apple is controlling the position.
Balboa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Balboa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Apple in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Balboa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Apple.
Balboa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Apple wants to break the clinch but can't.
Balboa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Apple is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Balboa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Apple has Balboa pressed against the cage, preventing Balboa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Apple blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Balboa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Apple is defending well for now.
Balboa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Apple has him pressed against the cage.
Apple has Balboa pressed against the cage, preventing Balboa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Balboa is trying to force a seperation but Apple has the dominant position.
Balboa is looking to break free of the clinch but Apple has double underhooks. #T3#
Apple fails to pull guard.
Apple misses with a punch to the body.
Balboa is trying to break free.
Balboa is trying to break the clinch but Apple is controlling him.#BC2#
Balboa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Balboa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Apple's calf.
Balboa tries a low kick but Apple avoids it.
And Apple counters with a quick kick to the body but Balboa blocks it.
Balboa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Balboa looks to score with a jab to the body but Apple is just out of range.
Balboa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Apple checks the leg kick.
Good exchange - Balboa coming out on top.
Balboa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Apple fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Apple doesn't manage to clinch there - Balboa circles away.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
#T4#
Apple checks a leg kick nicely.
Apple fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Balboa avoids it really well and circles away.
Apple swinging wildly here.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple moves out of range easily.
Balboa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Apple on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balboa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Balboa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Apple appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch but Balboa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Balboa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Apple shoots in looking for a takedown. Balboa tries to sprawl out of it but Apple keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Balboa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Balboa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Balboa connects with an inside leg kick.#TD#
Apple feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Balboa is looking to stand back up but Apple counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Balboa.
Apple prevents Balboa from standing back up.
Still in half guard, Apple seems content to control.
Balboa scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Apple manages to mount him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#ROC#
Balboa is rocked!
Apple with shots to the head and body - Balboa looks very uncomfortable down there.
Balboa is still in real trouble! Can Apple finish him?
Apple lands a big shot to the head and Balboa winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ipad Apple!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Balboa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Apple swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab by Balboa.
A leg kick checked by Apple.
Apple changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Balboa tries to avoid it but Apple manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Balboa to the ground. Balboa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Good work by Balboa as he checks the leg kick.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Apple blocks the leg kick.
Balboa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apple.
Balboa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apple.
Balboa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Apple tries to move into range but Balboa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Balboa tried to score with a low kick but Apple checks it.
Balboa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apple checks it well.
Balboa throws a solid leg kick but Apple takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Balboa.
Balboa throws a low kick, looking for Apple's leg but Apple calmly moves out of range. #TD#
Apple shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Balboa's guard.
Apple might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balboa wants to stand and escape but Apple is having none of it.
Apple knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Balboa on the ground.
Apple wants to pass the guard but Balboa is keeping the position.#T1##SU#
Apple gets to his feet. Balboa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Apple is defended easily by Balboa.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and moves out of range.
Balboa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Balboa throws a front kick aimed at Apple's knee but Apple avoids it well.
Balboa is looking to chop away at Apple's legs.
Jab by Balboa.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple moves out of range easily.
Apple fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balboa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Apple is able to avoid easily.
An inside leg kick from Balboa misses.
Apple fails with the takedown.#T2#
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple moved away.
Apple tries to counter with a takedown but Balboa is quick to defend against it.
Balboa cracks the inside of Apple's front leg.
Apple dives in and grabs Balboa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Balboa pushes down on Apple's head and hops out.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt.
Balboa throws a counter combo.
Balboa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Some bone on bone action there as Apple checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Apple tries to clinch but Balboa is having none of it.
Apple tries to clinch but Balboa moves out of range.
Apple checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Balboa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Balboa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Apple checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balboa tries a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Balboa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.
Apple attempts a counter takedown but Balboa avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Balboa.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Balboa.
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Apple feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Balboa throws a leg kick #TD#
and Apple counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Balboa is looking to stand up but Apple isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apple pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balboa is keeping the position for now.
Apple controls from within his opponent's guard.
Apple has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Apple looking to pass the guard.
Apple stops Balboa from standing up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Balboa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Apple is able to avoid easily.
Apple is looking to land body kicks.
Balboa wants to land a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Balboa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Apple's waist but Apple gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Balboa off to one side.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Balboa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Balboa. No joy for Apple on that attempt.
Apple checks the leg kick nicely there.
Apple shoots in and drives through. Balboa sprawls well.
Ipad Apple is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balboa wants to slow Apple down by chopping away at his legs.
Apple is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Balboa.
Apple shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Balboa pinned against the cage. Balboa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apple dives in for a single leg takedown but Balboa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Balboa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Apple drops down looking for a counter takedown but Balboa sprawls and moves away.
Balboa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Apple avoids it really well and circles away.
Apple throwing a counter right hand but Balboa manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt.
Balboa tried to score with a low kick but Apple checks it.
Apple's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Balboa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Apple scrambles back to his feet.
Balboa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Conan Balboa seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Apple looks for a takedown but Balboa sprawls well.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Balboa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Balboa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Balboa shoots in and drives through. Apple sprawls well.
Balboa throws a chopping leg kick but Apple manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Balboa wants to land a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Apple keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Apple seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Balboa tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
Apple fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Balboa avoids it really well and circles away.
Apple blocks a leg kick.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Apple.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt.
Balboa throws a front kick aimed at Apple's knee but Apple avoids it well.
Balboa catches Apple with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Apple checks a leg kick.#CL#
Apple moves into the clinch.
Balboa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Apple has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Balboa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Balboa has had enough of the clinch but Apple keeps him there for the moment.
Apple keeps control of Balboa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Balboa is trying to push Apple away but Apple has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Balboa manages to break the clinch.
Balboa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Apple is able to avoid easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balboa tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
Balboa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Apple blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
Apple shoots in for a takedown but Balboa shows good takedown defense.
Apple is looking to clinch but Balboa is avoiding it.
Balboa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Balboa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Balboa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Balboa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Apple is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Balboa.
Balboa throws a leg kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Balboa.
Balboa throws out a leg kick but Apple moves out of range and Balboa only half commits.
Balboa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Balboa throws a solid leg kick but Apple takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Balboa.
Apple seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Apple checks the leg kick nicely there.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
A big left from Balboa misses.
Balboa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa is looking to score with low kicks.
Apple is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Balboa wants to slow Apple down by chopping away at his legs.
Balboa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Balboa swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple checks it.
Apple changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Apple checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Apple tries to counter with a takedown but Balboa is quick to defend against it.
Balboa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Balboa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Apple is able to avoid easily.
Apple shoots in but no luck this time.
Balboa throws a leg kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Balboa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Apple has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Apple and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balboa feints and then cracks Apple's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Apple down.
Balboa misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Apple counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Apple lands a nice short elbow.
Balboa looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Balboa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Balboa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Apple sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Balboa wants to slow Apple down by chopping away at his legs.
Conan Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa keeps the fight on the outside.
Balboa feints and then cracks Apple's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Apple down.
Balboa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apple is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Balboa.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apple looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Apple tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Balboa defends well and Apple ends up having to push Balboa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Apple shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Apple seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa is trying to stand back up but Apple is controlling him
Apple wants to free his trapped foot but Balboa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##ES2#
Balboa makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Balboa lands with a right hand.
Balboa is looking to score with low kicks.
Balboa throws a chopping leg kick but Apple manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Apple shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Apple will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apple takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Balboa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Balboa.
Balboa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Apple checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As Balboa tries to get set, Apple tries to push him back and clinch up but Balboa manages to avoid the attempt.
Balboa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Apple feinted with a counter takedown.
Balboa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Apple is able to avoid easily.
Apple tries for a takedown but Balboa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Balboa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Apple has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Apple and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Balboa stuffs the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa lands a right hook to the body.
Balboa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Balboa stuffs the takedown attempt from Apple. Apple gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up but Balboa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Balboa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Apple.
Apple tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Balboa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Apple with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Balboa to score with a decent uppercut.
Balboa misses with a leg kick.
Balboa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Apple showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Balboa.
#T3#
Balboa tries to score with a low kick but Apple moves his leg out of the way.
Balboa tries to score with a low kick but Apple moves his leg out of the way.
Balboa tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
Balboa throws out a leg kick but Apple moves out of range and Balboa only half commits.
Apple feinted with a counter takedown.
Balboa throws a solid leg kick but Apple takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Balboa.
Balboa wants to land a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Apple is looking to clinch.
Balboa throws a chopping leg kick but Apple manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apple checks a leg kick.
Apple blocks a leg kick.
Apple avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Apple fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Apple checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Apple misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Balboa throws a chopping leg kick but Apple manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Apple looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Balboa is fending him off so far but Apple persists. Nope, Balboa circles away and we're back to standing.
Balboa feints a counter leg kick.
Balboa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Apple.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Balboa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Apple.
Balboa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Apple has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Balboa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Conan Balboa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That kick from Balboa tenderised Apple's leg. Apple is trying to keep his angry face on.
Balboa throws a low kick, looking for Apple's leg but Apple calmly moves out of range.
Ipad Apple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balboa lands a leg kick that knocks Apple off balance momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conan Balboa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Balboa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conan Balboa!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Balboa.
Apple misses with a body shot.
Apple tries to score a power double leg takedown but Balboa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Apple somewhat.
Balboa wants to land a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Balboa misses with a straight right.
Balboa throws out a leg kick but Apple moves out of range and Balboa only half commits.
Balboa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Balboa throws a solid leg kick but Apple takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Balboa.
A bone on bone clash there as Apple blocks the leg kick.
Apple throws a quick counter kick to the body but Balboa avoids it.
Apple checks the leg kick.#TD#
Apple drives through with a takedown into Balboa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Apple prevents Balboa from getting back to his feet.
Apple knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Balboa on the ground.#T1#
Apple sitting in guard here, content to control.
Apple stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balboa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Apple is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Apple controls from within his opponent's guard.
Balboa wants to stand but Apple is controlling the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Apple stands up and waves to Balboa to follow him.
Apple tries a head kick but it misses.
Balboa tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it.
Apple checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Balboa tried to score with a low kick but Apple checks it.
Balboa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Balboa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Conan Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Apple checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.
Apple misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Balboa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Apple counters with a good, hard body kick but Balboa shrugs it off.
Apple throws a right and a left that Balboa avoids nicely.
Apple tries to score a power double leg takedown but Balboa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Apple somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Apple has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Balboa finds it's way round the side to connect with Apple's head.
Balboa tries a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Balboa is looking to slow Apple down with leg kicks.
Apple fails with the takedown.
Apple shoots in looking for a takedown. Balboa tries to sprawl out of it but Apple keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Balboa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Balboa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and moves out of range. #TD#
Apple feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Apple slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Apple manages to pass to side control. #T4#
Apple wants to pass to mount but Balboa is defending the position.
Apple prevents Balboa from standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Balboa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple moved away.
Apple appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ipad Apple is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balboa scores with the left hand. Apple knows he should have avoided that one.
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Balboa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Balboa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Apple shoots in for a takedown but Balboa shows good takedown defense.
Balboa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple moves out of range easily.
Balboa is looking to score with low kicks.
Balboa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Apple closes the distance and clinches up with Balboa, looking for a takedown. Apple pushes Balboa against the cage but Balboa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apple is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple closes this distance looking for a takedown but Balboa circles away.
Balboa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Balboa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Apple is trying hard to land a takedown here. Balboa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Balboa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A combination from Balboa does no damage. #T1#
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple moves out of range easily.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt.
Apple is trying hard to land a takedown here. Balboa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Apple blocks a leg kick.
Balboa lands a jab.
Balboa misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Apple counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Balboa! #SUB#
Apple is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Balboa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Balboa is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Apple asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Balboa is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T2#
Apple scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Balboa to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet but Apple drags him back down.
Apple tries to move to mount but Balboa blocks the move with his legs.
Apple controls the position.
Balboa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ipad Apple overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Apple is trying to get an arm triangle but Balboa is defending well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Balboa is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
A jab from Balboa finds it's way through Apple's defenses.
Balboa misses with a leg kick.
Balboa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Apple is looking for a counter combo.
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Balboa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Apple feinted with a counter takedown.
Balboa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Balboa swats away the attempt to clinch by Apple.
Apple shoots in looking for a takedown. Balboa tries to sprawl out of it but Apple keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Balboa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Balboa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Apple shoots in and drives through. Balboa sprawls well.
Apple goes for a double leg but Balboa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Balboa continues to drive forward.
Apple checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Balboa is predictable there #TD#
so Apple counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Balboa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Apple is controlling him.
Apple controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Balboa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Balboa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Balboa tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it.
A clash of legs there as Apple blocks the low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Apple.
Balboa wants to slow Apple down by chopping away at his legs.
Balboa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Balboa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Balboa throws a leg kick
and Apple connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Balboa with a hook.
Balboa is looking to score with low kicks.
As Balboa tries to get set, Apple tries to push him back and clinch up but Balboa manages to avoid the attempt.
Balboa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Apple changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Apple tries to clinch but Balboa is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa throws a leg kick #TD#
and Apple decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Balboa's guard.
Apple prevents Balboa from getting back to his feet.
Apple controlling from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Apple's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Apple stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balboa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Apple cracks Balboa with a solid left hand.
Apple controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
Apple stands and steps away. Balboa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A leg kick checked by Apple.
Apple appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Conan Balboa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Balboa tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it.
Apple closes the distance and clinches up with Balboa, looking for a takedown. Apple pushes Balboa against the cage but Balboa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Balboa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Balboa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Apple's calf.
A leg kick checked by Apple.
Balboa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Apple on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Balboa. Balboa obviously looking to wear him down.
Balboa wants to land a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Apple moves out of range of the leg kick from Balboa.
Apple checks the leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Balboa. No joy for Apple on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apple lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Balboa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Apple shoots for a takedown but Balboa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Apple misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Balboa flicks out a counter leg kick but Apple steps away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Apple checks the leg kick nicely there.
#TD#
Apple closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Balboa's guard.
Apple prevents Balboa from getting back to his feet.
Apple stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balboa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Apple advances position into side control!#SUB#
Apple wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Balboa, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Balboa tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Apple postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Balboa looks a forlorn figure.
BOOM! Apple connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Conan Balboa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Balboa is trying to stand up.
Ipad Apple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Apple working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC#
Balboa is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ipad Apple.
I think Balboa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conan Balboa!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Apple fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brooks avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Apple has Brooks up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Apple tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brooks avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Apple creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brooks tries for a takedown but Apple manages to get underhooks.
#T1#
Apple effectively controlling the action here.
Apple stalling the fight.
Brooks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Apple is defending well.
Apple tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Apple stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Apple drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apple is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brooks pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Apple taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
Apple breaks the clinch.
Brooks takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Apple lands a leg kick that knocks Brooks off balance momentarily.
Brooks misses with a takedown attempt
and Apple counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Apple has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Apple successfully pulls guard.
Brooks tries to free his leg and advance position but Apple is retaining full guard.
Apple looking for a sweep. Not yet Apple, not yet.
Apple is trying to control the position but Brooks postures up. #T3#
Apple keeping full guard, as Brooks tries to pass.
Apple controls Brooks momentarily but Brooks frees himself.
Brooks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Apple swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Apple moves into range and clinches up with Brooks.#BC#
Apple pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Apple throws a head kick that Brooks semi-blocks.
#T4#
Apple fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brooks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Apple dives in for a single leg takedown but Brooks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Apple keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Apple dives in for a single leg takedown but Brooks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Apple shoots in looking for a takedown. Brooks tries to sprawl out of it but Apple keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brooks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brooks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ipad Apple dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Apple darts in and clinches Brooks up against the cage.#BC#
Apple breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Apple has closed the distance and engaged Brooks in a clinch.
Apple is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brooks to keep the fight standing.
Brooks is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Apple connects with a knee to the head.
Apple drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brooks pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Apple closes the distance and clinches.
Apple is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brooks can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple slows down the pace here.
Brooks prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Apple fails to pull guard.
Apple tries to pull guard but Brooks holds him up against the cage and eventually Apple drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Brooks has picked Apple up - he's going for a ride! Brooks dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Brooks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brooks frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks fails to advance to Apple's back.
Apple knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brooks on the ground.#T2#
Brooks keeps trying to improve his position.
Apple is looking to improve his position but Brooks isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Apple tries to improve his position but Brooks has taken his back! Brooks has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Apple tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Brooks pushes Apple away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Phil Brooks!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2016 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Balboa. That's going to slow Apple down.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.
Apple shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Balboa defends it nicely.
Apple is breathing heavily.
Apple blocks a low kick nicely.
Apple feinted with a counter takedown.
Apple is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Balboa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#
It looks like Ipad Apple has been cut.
Balboa connects with a leg kick. Apple looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Balboa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Balboa wants to land a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Balboa throws out a leg kick but Apple moves out of range and Balboa only half commits.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Apple.
Apple stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Balboa.
Balboa tries a low kick but Apple avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balboa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Balboa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Apple has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Apple and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Balboa throws a low kick, looking for Apple's leg but Apple calmly moves out of range.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Balboa connects with a body shot.
Apple checks the leg kick.
Balboa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Apple's sensitive parts.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apple checks a leg kick.
Apple shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Balboa as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Balboa.
Balboa is looking to score with low kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Apple checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Balboa keeps the fight on the outside.
Apple chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Balboa can pounce on him.
Balboa is looking to score with low kicks.
Balboa cracks the inside of Apple's front leg.
Balboa misses with a low kick as Apple jumps back.
Balboa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A slapping leg kick lands for Balboa.
Balboa throws out a leg kick but Apple moves out of range and Balboa only half commits. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Balboa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balboa is looking to slow Apple down with leg kicks.
Balboa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A cross from Balboa lands.
Balboa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Apple's sensitive parts.
Balboa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Apple changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Balboa tries to avoid it but Apple manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Balboa to the ground. Balboa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Balboa motions for Apple to come forward. Balboa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apple avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple moved away.
Balboa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Apple takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Balboa misses.
Balboa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apple checks it well.
Balboa lands a leg kick that knocks Apple off balance momentarily.
Balboa goes for a double leg but Apple avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Apple continues to drive forward.#T3#
Balboa tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.
Balboa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Balboa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Apple is out of range and Balboa settles back down.
Balboa misses the shot to the body.
Apple swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Balboa lands a nice looking body shot.
Balboa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apple.
Apple checks a leg kick nicely.
Balboa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it.
Balboa scores with a decent looking hook.
A good leg kick by Balboa.
Balboa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apple checks a leg kick.
Balboa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Balboa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Apple is out of range and Balboa settles back down.
Apple changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Balboa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T4#
Balboa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Apple on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Balboa. Balboa obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balboa throws out a leg kick but Apple moves out of range and Balboa only half commits.
Balboa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A good leg kick by Balboa.
Balboa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Apple. That did some damage!
Balboa throws a chopping leg kick but Apple manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Apple is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Balboa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Balboa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Apple's hands.
Balboa throws a leg kick that misses.
Balboa is looking to chop away at Apple's legs.
Apple attempts a counter takedown but Balboa avoids it well and moves away.
Balboa misses with a low kick as Apple jumps back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apple checks a leg kick.
Balboa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Apple has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Balboa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ipad Apple's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and moves out of range.
Balboa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Apple throws a big counter combination but Balboa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Balboa scores with a leg kick.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Balboa tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Balboa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Apple checks the leg kick nicely there.
Conan Balboa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Balboa wants to land a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Ipad Apple is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Apple keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Balboa tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
Apple feinted with a counter takedown.
Apple is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Apple has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa connects with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Balboa wants to land a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Apple tries to counter by clinching up but Balboa breaks away and moves out of range.
Balboa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Apple on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Balboa. Balboa obviously looking to wear him down.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Apple appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Balboa throws a chopping leg kick but Apple manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Balboa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Apple has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Balboa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Some bone on bone action there as Apple checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Balboa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Balboa feints and then cracks Apple's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Apple down.
Apple checks the leg kick nicely there.
Balboa motions for Apple to come forward. Balboa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa scoring well with a low kick there.
Balboa is looking to slow Apple down with leg kicks.
Conan Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple moved away.
Apple appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Balboa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Balboa or perhaps it was just good defense by Apple, which made it look bad. #T2#
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Balboa.
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Balboa lands the left hand.
Balboa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Apple is out of range and Balboa settles back down.
Balboa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and moves out of range.
Balboa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Apple is able to avoid easily.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Apple. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Balboa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple checks it.
Balboa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Balboa motions for Apple to come forward. Balboa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Apple takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Apple walks into a straight right hand from Balboa.#T3#
Balboa scores with a leg kick.
Balboa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Balboa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Balboa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Balboa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Apple is out of range and Balboa settles back down.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Balboa feints and then cracks Apple's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Apple down.
Apple closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Balboa is looking to chop away at Apple's legs.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple moves out of range easily.
Apple checks the leg kick nicely there.
Balboa tried to score with a low kick but Apple checks it.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and moves out of range.
Apple checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Balboa tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
Balboa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Apple is able to avoid easily.
Apple tries to counter by clinching up but Balboa breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Apple on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Balboa. Balboa obviously looking to wear him down.
Balboa scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apple takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Balboa wants to slow Apple down by chopping away at his legs.
A leg kick checked by Apple.
Balboa throws a leg kick that misses.
Balboa misses with a low kick as Apple jumps back.
Apple gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Balboa misses with a leg kick.
Apple feinted with a counter takedown.
Apple keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and moves out of range.
Balboa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Balboa throws a solid leg kick but Apple takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Balboa.
Balboa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apple.
Balboa motions for Apple to come forward. Balboa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Balboa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ipad Apple's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Balboa throws a solid leg kick but Apple takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Balboa.
Apple closes this distance looking for a takedown but Balboa circles away.
Apple tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Balboa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Balboa tries a quick counter leg kick but Apple is wise to it.
Apple ducks right into an uppercut from Balboa.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Balboa.
Balboa throws out a leg kick but Apple moves out of range and Balboa only half commits.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Apple jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Balboa tries to score with a low kick but Apple moves his leg out of the way.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa connects with a leg kick. Apple looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Balboa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Apple's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Balboa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Apple scrambles back to his feet.
Apple keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Balboa tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
#T1#
Apple checks a leg kick nicely.
Balboa catches Apple with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Apple checks the leg kick nicely there.
Balboa throws out a leg kick but Apple moves out of range and Balboa only half commits.
Apple throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Balboa connects with an inside leg kick.
Balboa throws a leg kick which misses Apple's front leg but catches the back leg as Apple tries to avoid it.
Balboa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Apple checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apple checks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Balboa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Apple has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Apple and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Balboa scoring well with a low kick there.
Balboa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Apple shoots in looking for a takedown. Balboa tries to sprawl out of it but Apple keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Balboa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Balboa scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
Balboa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apple checks it well.
Apple looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Balboa misses with a low kick as Apple jumps back.
Balboa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apple checks it well.
Balboa feints and then cracks Apple's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Apple down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apple blocks a low kick nicely.
As Balboa tries to get set, Apple tries to push him back and clinch up but Balboa manages to avoid the attempt.
Balboa lands a leg kick that knocks Apple off balance momentarily.
Balboa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Apple takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Apple has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Balboa.
Balboa motions for Apple to come forward. Balboa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa slaps away a takedown attempt from Apple, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Balboa.
Balboa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Balboa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa motions for Apple to come forward. Balboa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apple moves out of range of the leg kick from Balboa.
Balboa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Apple's calf.
Apple uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balboa.
Apple moves out of range of the leg kick from Balboa.
Balboa throws a leg kick which misses Apple's front leg but catches the back leg as Apple tries to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Balboa.
Balboa tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
Balboa tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
Balboa throws a chopping leg kick but Apple manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That kick from Balboa tenderised Apple's leg. Apple is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Apple checks a leg kick.
Balboa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Apple on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Balboa. Balboa obviously looking to wear him down.
Balboa tests Apple's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Apple's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Apple.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Balboa misses with a leg kick.
Apple throws a big counter combination but Balboa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple moves out of range easily.
Apple checks the leg kick nicely there.
Balboa motions for Apple to come forward. Balboa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apple shoots in but no luck this time.
Balboa throws a counter combo.
Conan Balboa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Balboa scoring well with a low kick there.
Balboa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ipad Apple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A leg kick checked by Apple.
As Balboa looks to move away, Apple throws a big counter combo but Balboa just gets out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conan Balboa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Balboa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 24:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conan Balboa!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Apple shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferguson misses with a takedown
and Apple makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Apple lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Apple shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Ferguson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Apple tries to pull guard but Ferguson holds him up against the cage and eventually Apple drops back down to his feet.
bj Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.#TD#
Ferguson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ferguson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Apple struggling a bit here.
Apple is looking to reverse the position.
Ferguson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Apple takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T1#
Ferguson landing strikes.
Apple taking a bit of punishment here - Ferguson scoring with strikes.
Ferguson advances to mount.
Ferguson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ferguson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ferguson lands a couple of good shots and Apple has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ferguson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ferguson is landing with strikes from the back.
Apple is trapped and Ferguson is scoring with shots to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Apple.
Ferguson is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Apple. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Ferguson connects with a big shot to the side of Apple's head.
Ferguson lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Ferguson punches Apple on the ear.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson connects with a big shot to the side of Apple's head.
You can see the frustration on Apple's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Apple looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T2#
Ferguson lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Ferguson scores with punches to the body.
Apple tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Apple tries to lock up and control but Ferguson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ferguson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Apple hang on?
Ferguson scoring with strikes but Apple is staying in there.
Ferguson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Apple looks a forlorn figure.
Apple really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ferguson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ferguson raining down shots from the mount!
Apple taking shots to the head. #ROC#
Apple is rocked!#T3#
Apple wants to hold on but Ferguson pushes him away.
Apple is still in real trouble! Can Ferguson finish him?
Ferguson lands a big elbow.
A nice elbow there by Ferguson.
Ferguson working Apple over with strikes here.
Ferguson landing strikes from the mount.
Ferguson unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Apple wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Ferguson celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). bj Ferguson!
Post fight, an emotional bj Ferguson said 'I keep putting these good guys away. I'm 38 and ready to go'.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Apple looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pending is fending him off so far but Apple persists. Nope, Pending circles away and we're back to standing.
Pending wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Apple scores with a nice body kick.
Pending circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Pending counters with a single leg into guard. Apple didn't expect that. #SUB#
Pending thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Apple keeping moving, preventing Pending from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pending. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pending slips nicely into half guard.
Apple is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Pending wants to lay and pray for a moment but Apple keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Apple can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Pending is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pending is trying to control the action in half guard but Apple is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Apple trying to control here.
Apple is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pending is trying to control. Apple wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Pending is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Apple defends it well. #SUB#
Pending seems to be working for a kimura but Apple defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Apple wants to control but Pending is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Apple tries to kick Pending off but Pending keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pending trying to control the action but Apple is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Apple looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pending moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Pending is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Apple knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apple striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
#T3#
Apple sneaks back into half guard.
Apple trying to hold on to Pending's head to control him but Pending postures up.
Apple is trying to stand back up but Pending is controlling him
#SUB#
Pending is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pending is looking to take a break and control but Apple is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Pending is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Pending looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4#
Apple is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Pending seems to be working for a kimura but Apple defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Pending seems to be working for a kimura but Apple defends the submission attempt.
Apple tries to roll over but Pending keeps him under control.
Pending moves into full mount! Apple won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fyodor Pending dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Apple fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pending avoids it really well and circles away.
Apple tries for a takedown but Pending sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pending is looking to counter the offense by Apple and move into the clinch.
Fyodor Pending is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Apple keeps Pending at a distance using the push kick.
Apple is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Apple is defended easily by Pending.
Pending appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fyodor Pending has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.#T1#
Apple throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pending's waist but Pending gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Apple off to one side.
Pending is looking to counter the offense by Apple and move into the clinch.
Apple scores with a jab.
Apple shoots in and drives through. Pending sprawls well.
Apple shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pending as he jumps to the side.
Pending appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ipad Apple seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apple connects with a body shot that sends Pending's belly button to the back.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pending swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pending drops down looking for a counter takedown but Apple sprawls and moves away.
Apple chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T2#
No luck for Apple with that takedown attempt.
Pending tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Apple manages to circle out of the way.
Apple tries to clinch up.
Pending could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Apple dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Apple looks to land a combination but Pending avoids it well.
Pending changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Apple lands a head kick!
Apple misses with a takedown attempt - Pending sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pending tries to counter by clinching up but Apple breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
Apple changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pending tries to avoid it but Apple manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pending to the ground. Pending escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Apple closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pending circles away.
It looked like Pending was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Apple tries to clinch but Pending moves out of range.
Pending attempts a counter takedown but Apple avoids it well and moves away.
Pending avoids the head kick by Apple.
Apple looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pending is fending him off so far but Apple persists. Nope, Pending circles away and we're back to standing.
Apple throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Apple shoots in for a takedown but Pending shows good takedown defense.
Pending is looking to counter the offense by Apple and move into the clinch.
Apple doesn't manage to clinch there - Pending circles away.
Pending keeps the fight on the outside.
Pending attempts a counter takedown but Apple avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Pending on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Apple. Apple obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice sprawl there from Pending as Apple shoots in.
Apple lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Apple throws a series of punches but Pending moves out of range.
Apple misses with a two punch combination.
Apple throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Pending counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pending controlling from the top position.
Apple is trying to keep Pending in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ipad Apple showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Apple fails with the takedown#CL#
and Pending moves into the clinch.
Apple is trying to drag Pending to the mat but Pending just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Apple stops a takedown attempt from Pending.
#TD#
Pending decides to pull guard.
Pending not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pending is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Apple frees his head nicely. Oh but Pending has switched to an armbar! Apple is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Fyodor Pending!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Palowakski stuffs the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Palowakski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Palowakski clinches up against the cage.
Apple is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD#
Palowakski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Palowakski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Apple throwing strikes but missing.
Apple missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palowakski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Apple's guard. #REVR#
Palowakski won't allow Apple to sweep him here.
Palowakski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Apple had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Palowakski defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Palowakski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Apple trying to control the position.
Apple is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Palowakski chips away with some ground and pound.
Palowakski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Apple's head.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Palowakski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Apple is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Palowakski is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Apple can do anything to dispel that myth.
Palowakski showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Palowakski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Palowakski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Palowakski is looking to work some ground and pound but Apple has wrist control.
Palowakski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Palowakski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Apple's head.#T3#
Palowakski pushing down on Apple's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Apple tries to roll over but Palowakski keeps him under control.
Palowakski slips a nice elbow through Apple's hands, connecting with Apple's forehead.
Palowakski lands strikes from half guard.#SU#
Palowakski escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Apple tries to sprawl but Palowakski drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Palowakski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Apple is just riding it out for now. Palowakski eventually gives up the hold.
Apple really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Palowakski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Palowakski wants to take a breather but Apple is having none of it. #T4#
Apple is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Palowakski seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Apple is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fred Palowakski!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1#
No luck for Apple with that takedown attempt.
Apple dives in for a single leg takedown but McDaniels sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Apple blocks a head kick by McDaniels.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shazaam McDaniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.
A nice combination there by McDaniels.
#CUT#
It looks like Ipad Apple has been cut.
McDaniels throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDaniels stuffs the takedown.
Apple avoids the head kick by McDaniels.
Shazaam McDaniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDaniels staying out of range there.
McDaniels lands with a cross.
Apple fails in his attempt to clinch.
Apple changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDaniels tries to avoid it but Apple manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDaniels to the ground. McDaniels escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McDaniels lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apple misses with a head kick.
McDaniels lands a nice looking body shot.
Apple throws a jab when McDaniels was well out of range.
McDaniels lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1#
McDaniels avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Apple has a takedown stuffed.
McDaniels tries a head kick but it misses.
McDaniels throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Apple moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#
Apple is rocked!
Apple glances at the clock... BAM! McDaniels nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Apple crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Apple is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shazaam McDaniels!
After winning the bout, Shazaam McDaniels thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Ferguson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Apple stuffs the takedown.
Isaiah Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ipad Apple has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaiah Ferguson.
Ferguson shoots and misses #CL#
and Apple counters by clinching up. #BC#
Apple's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Apple pushes Ferguson up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Apple pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Apple keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ferguson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Apple sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ferguson somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Apple lands a big head kick that sends Ferguson tumbling to the mat! Apple takes a step backwards and waves Ferguson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Ferguson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Apple sprawls well. Apple wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ferguson gets slowly back to his feet.
Ferguson is still on wobbly legs! Can Apple finish him?#TD#
Apple shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ferguson is trying to defend but Apple finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1#
Ferguson is refusing to be controlled, as Apple sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Apple taking a breather but there's no such thing in a fight! Ferguson has locked on to a kimura from the bottom - he uses it to sweep and is now looking to finish from the top position! He's got it! Apple has tapped! Great work by Ferguson! Lay and pray doesn't pay, kids! Just remember, you heard it here first.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Isaiah Ferguson!
Post fight, an emotional Isaiah Ferguson said ' im definatly #comingbackstronger'.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Dickens feints and as Apple raises his hands in defense, Dickens changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apple looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dickens is one step ahead there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Apple can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dickens stays in close to Apple's body and controls the position.
Dickens pushing down on Apple's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dickens passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Apple has left one of his arms exposed and Dickens doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Apple screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Dickens!
In his post fight interview, Richard Dickens started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Maguire connects with an inside leg kick.
Apple takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maguire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maguire keeps the fight on the outside.
Apple stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maguire.
Apple with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maguire counters with a slapping leg kick.
No luck for Apple with that takedown attempt.
Maguire fires out a quick counter leg kick but Apple just manages to avoid it.
Apple shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maguire sprawls well. Maguire wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Apple gets slowly back to his feet.
Cormac Maguire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maguire feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt.
Apple throws a body kick that misses
and Maguire makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Apple shoots in for a takedown but Maguire shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maguire scores with a hook.
Apple misses with a combination
and Maguire counters with a nice uppercut.
Apple throws a sloppy head kick
and Maguire counters with a nice body kick.
Apple tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maguire.
Maguire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maguire slaps away a takedown attempt from Apple, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ipad Apple seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apple fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Maguire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maguire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Apple misses with a takedown
and Maguire counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apple drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maguire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maguire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Apple shoots in but Maguire avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Apple on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maguire connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Maguire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Apple fails to land the takedown.
Maguire throwing a counter right hand but Apple manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maguire lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Apple has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Apple and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cormac Maguire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maguire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Apple.
Maguire avoids the body shot from Apple.
Maguire misses the shot to the body.
Apple's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maguire throws a body shot but no joy.
Apple on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maguire. Maguire obviously looking to wear him down.
Maguire keeps Apple at a distance using the push kick.
Maguire circles away from the clinch attempt
and Maguire counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Maguire scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maguire throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Apple throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maguire counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Apple thinking.
Apple misses with a straight right.
Maguire appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maguire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maguire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Apple looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Apple looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maguire is fending him off so far but Apple persists. Nope, Maguire circles away and we're back to standing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maguire.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maguire, right into the meat.
Maguire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Maguire dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Maguire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Apple throws a hook but Maguire avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Apple.
Apple tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maguire counters with a straight right hand.
Maguire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Apple wants to clinch
and Maguire counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Maguire scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maguire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maguire appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maguire scores with the left hand. Apple knows he should have avoided that one.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Apple blocks the low kick.#T1#
Apple shoots in for a takedown but Maguire shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Apple throws a nice looking combination but Maguire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Apple with a poor takedown
and Maguire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cormac Maguire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.
Apple shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maguire sprawls well. Maguire wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Apple gets slowly back to his feet.
Apple is breathing heavily.
Apple tried to score with a low kick but Maguire checks it.
Apple misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maguire thinks about countering with a head kick.
Apple throws a head kick but Maguire moves out of range.
Maguire is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Apple tries to clinch but Maguire moves away
and Maguire counters with a nice low kick that buckles Apple's knee momentarily.
Maguire circles away from the clinch attempt
and Maguire counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Maguire throws a shot to the body.
Apple takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maguire throws a shot to the body.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maguire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cormac Maguire is winning the standup battle so far.
Apple with a poor takedown
and Maguire counters with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Maguire.
Apple will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maguire lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
It looks like Ipad Apple has been cut.
Maguire scores with a jab to the head.
Maguire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apple can do to turn this around?
Maguire throws a nice looking combination but Apple bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Maguire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Apple has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maguire with a nice cross.
Apple shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maguire defends it nicely.
Apple gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Apple takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maguire misses with a two punch combination.
And Apple tries to counter it with a takedown but Maguire pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Apple moves in looking to clinch but Maguire pushes him off.
Maguire lands a high kick!
Apple throws a sloppy head kick and Maguire moves out of range easily.
Apple throws a leg kick but Maguire sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4#
Apple tries to clinch but Maguire moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Maguire throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maguire. Apple does a little dance to reset his feet.
Apple is looking to clinch but Maguire is avoiding it.
Apple is trying desperately to land a takedown but Maguire is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Apple.
Apple wants to clinch up but Maguire keeps it at a distance.
Maguire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Apple. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maguire lands an overhand right.
Maguire wants to slow Apple down by chopping away at his legs.
Maguire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maguire is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Apple shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maguire sprawls well. Maguire wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Apple gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Maguire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ipad Apple's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Maguire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt.
Apple with a poor takedown
and Maguire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maguire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maguire tries a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Apple takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maguire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cormac Maguire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.
Apple takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Apple walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Apple doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Maguire.
Apple has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maguire digs a good body shot into Apple's ribs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apple checks a leg kick.
Maguire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maguire feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Apples jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Apple tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maguire swivels and escapes.
Maguire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Apple checks a leg kick nicely.
Maguire lands a jab.
Nice shot lands for Maguire.#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Apple.
Maguire tried to counter with a leg kick but Apple avoided it.
Apple throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maguire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Apple tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maguire defends well and Apple ends up having to push Maguire into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maguire appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maguire misses with a low kick.
Maguire connects with an inside leg kick.
Apple shoots for a takedown but Maguire saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maguire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maguire lands a slapping body shot.
Maguire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As Maguire backs off Apple throws a huge counter combo but Maguire manages to avoid it all.
Maguire keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maguire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Maguire moves into range and connects with a jab.
Apple on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Maguire works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Apple looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maguire is fending him off so far but Apple persists. Nope, Maguire circles away and we're back to standing.
Maguire works Apple's body with a nice hook.
Apple takes one to the chin there.
Maguire throws a low kick but Apple moves out of range easily.
Maguire lands with a cross.
Apple tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maguire looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Apple has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Apple shoots in but Maguire avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maguire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Apple has time to react.
Maguire throws a leg kick which misses Apple's front leg but catches the back leg as Apple tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Apple blocks the low kick.
A punch combination from Apple misses.
Maguire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Apple darts in looking for a takedown but Maguire gets double underhooks and turns Apple into the cage.
Maguire stuffs the takedown attempt from Apple. Apple gets slowly back to his feet.
Ipad Apple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cormac Maguire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maguire lands a really nice looking cross but Apple seems unphased.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac Maguire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maguire has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac Maguire!
Cormac Maguire thanked the fans post fight for their support.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Balboa misses.
Balboa throws a low kick, looking for Apple's leg but Apple calmly moves out of range.
Apple checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Balboa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Balboa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Apple's sensitive parts.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Balboa, right into the meat.
Balboa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Apple sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Balboa avoids the head kick by Apple.
Balboa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apple.
Apple will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Apple tries to clinch up.
Balboa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Apple counters with a body kick that stops Balboa in his tracks momentarily.
Balboa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Conan Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa throws a low kick, looking for Apple's leg but Apple calmly moves out of range.
Balboa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Apple with the counter takedown but Balboa avoids it easily.
Apple throws a looping overhand right but Balboa ducks down to avoid it.
Balboa misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Apple counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Balboa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SU2#
Apple decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Apple takes a swing at Balboa's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Apple looks for a takedown but Balboa sprawls well.
Apple is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Balboa thows a leg kick but Apple checks it
and Apple counters with a nice body kick.
Balboa tries to score with a low kick but Apple moves his leg out of the way.
Apple is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Balboa with a body shot.
Balboa throws out a leg kick but Apple moves out of range and Balboa only half commits.
Apple looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Apple looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Balboa tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it.
Balboa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Apple fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Conan Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.
Apple shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Balboa defends it nicely.#T2#
Apple tries to clinch up but Balboa circles away and keeps his distance.
Balboa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apple.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Apple is defended easily by Balboa.
Balboa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Apple. That did some damage!
Apple misses with a takedown attempt - Balboa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Apple is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Balboa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apple checks it well.
A clash of legs there as Apple blocks the low kick.
Apple unleashes a big counter combination but Balboa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Balboa wants to slow Apple down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice sprawl there from Balboa as Apple shoots in.
Apple checks a leg kick nicely.#T3#
A low kick from Balboa misses
and Apple counters with a stiff right hand.
Balboa tries a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Apple.
Apple looks for a takedown but Balboa sprawls well.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Balboa throws out a leg kick but Apple moves out of range and Balboa only half commits.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt.
Apple chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Balboa can pounce on him.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Balboa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Balboa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Apple circles away.
Apple wants to counter the offense by Balboa and move into the clinch position.
Apple goes for a double leg but Balboa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Balboa continues to drive forward.
Balboa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.#T4#
Balboa throws a low kick, looking for Apple's leg but Apple calmly moves out of range.
Balboa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Apple's head.
Balboa is looking to score with low kicks.
Balboa dodges the punch combination from Apple.
A bone on bone clash there as Apple blocks the leg kick.
Balboa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balboa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Apple is able to avoid easily.
Jab by Apple.
Balboa is looking to chop away at Apple's legs.
Apple shoots for a takedown but Balboa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Apple fails in his attempt to clinch.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Balboa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Balboa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Apple has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Apple tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Apple stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Balboa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Balboa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Apple scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Apple checks the leg kick nicely there.
Apple shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Apple clinches.
Balboa wants to get back to striking at distance but Apple won't allow it.
Balboa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Apple tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Balboa smiles and moves away.
Balboa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apple can do to turn this around?
Balboa slaps away a takedown attempt from Apple, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Conan Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Apple.
Good leg kick by Balboa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa thows a leg kick but Apple checks it #TD2#
and Apple counters with a shoot takedown. Balboa fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balboa is looking to stand up but Apple isn't so interested in that idea.
Apple keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Balboa's head.
Apple really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Balboa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Balboa wants to stand up but Apple is controlling him.
Apple showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Balboa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Apple's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Apple's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Apple stops Balboa from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Apple throws a nice looking combination but Balboa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Apple tries to clinch up.
Balboa throwing a counter right hand but Apple manages to avoid it.
Balboa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Apple.
Ipad Apple is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Balboa misses with a leg kick
and Apple counters with an inside leg kick.
Balboa throws a front kick aimed at Apple's knee but Apple avoids it well.
Balboa throws a solid leg kick but Apple takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Balboa.
Apple tries to clinch there but Balboa circles away.
Balboa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Apple just manages to avoid it.
Apple has a takedown stuffed.
Apple tries for a takedown but Balboa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Apple tries to clinch but Balboa is having none of it. #T3#
Apple swinging wildly here.
Apple dives in and grabs Balboa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Balboa pushes down on Apple's head and hops out.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Horrible takedown attempt by Balboa or perhaps it was just good defense by Apple, which made it look bad.
Balboa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Apple tries to score a power double leg takedown but Balboa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Apple somewhat.
Apple shoots for a double leg takedown but Balboa sprawls well. He's pushed Apple's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Balboa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Apple closes this distance looking for a takedown but Balboa circles away.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Balboa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Apple avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Balboa connects with a solid leg kick.
Balboa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Balboa wants it to stay on the feet.
Apple's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Apple is breathing heavily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Balboa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Apple has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Apple and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Apple wants to clinch up but Balboa keeps it at a distance.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Apple tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Balboa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apple checks it well.
Balboa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Apple checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Balboa is looking to slow Apple down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Balboa.
A leg kick checked by Apple.
A low kick from Balboa is predictable there
and Apple counters with a one-two to the body.
Balboa throws a leg kick
and Apple counters with a series of strikes. Balboa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Balboa motions for Apple to come forward. Balboa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Apple is out of range and Balboa settles back down.
And Apple tries to counter it with a takedown but Balboa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Some bone on bone action there as Apple checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Conan Balboa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Apple gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Balboa.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Balboa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Apple has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Apple and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Apple fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Apple shoots for a takedown but Balboa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Apple blocks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apple checks a leg kick.
Balboa connects with a crisp jab.
Apple avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Apple darts in looking for a takedown but Balboa gets double underhooks and turns Apple into the cage.
Conan Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.
Apple shoots in looking for a takedown. Balboa tries to sprawl out of it but Apple keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Balboa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa misses the shot to the body.
Balboa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Balboa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apple checks it well.
Balboa throws a solid leg kick but Apple takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Balboa.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Apple looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Apple fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Apple.
Apple takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Apple shoots in looking for a takedown. Balboa tries to sprawl out of it but Apple keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Balboa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Balboa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Apple thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid leg kick lands there for Balboa.
Balboa misses with a low kick as Apple jumps back.
Balboa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.
Balboa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Apple has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Balboa.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Apple or perhaps it was just good defense by Balboa, which made it look bad.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and moves out of range.
Balboa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Apple checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Conan Balboa is winning the standup battle so far.
Apple fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and moves out of range.
Balboa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apple checks it well.
Balboa tries a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Balboa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Balboa throws out a leg kick but Apple moves out of range and Balboa only half commits.
Balboa tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it.
Apple shoots in for a takedown but Balboa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apple tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Balboa swivels and escapes.
Balboa throws a leg kick that misses.
Apple lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Apple tries to clinch up but Balboa circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Apple checks a leg kick.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Apple is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Apple is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Apple shoots in for a takedown but Balboa shows good takedown defense.
Apple keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Balboa tries to score with a low kick but Apple moves his leg out of the way.
Apple takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Balboa misses
and Apple counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Balboa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Balboa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Apple has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Apple and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Balboa circles away from the clinch attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Balboa.
Balboa throws out a leg kick but Apple moves out of range and Balboa only half commits.
Apple takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Apple tries to clinch but Balboa moves out of range.
Balboa throws a front kick aimed at Apple's knee but Apple avoids it well.
Balboa wants to slow Apple down by chopping away at his legs.
Balboa misses with a leg kick
and Apple counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apple wants to clinch.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Apple misses.
Balboa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apple.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch but Balboa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Apple closes this distance looking for a takedown but Balboa circles away.
Balboa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Apple.
Conan Balboa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Apple checks the leg kick.
Ipad Apple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balboa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Apple. That did some damage!
Apple lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conan Balboa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Balboa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conan Balboa!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Apple misses with the combination.
Apple tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Pending was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Apple.
Pending thinks about countering with a head kick.
Apple lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pending avoids the head kick by Apple.
Pending tries to counter with a takedown but Apple is quick to defend against it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apple looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Apple stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Apple scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Apple scores with a four punch combination!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Apple is defended easily by Pending.
Pending tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Apple manages to circle out of the way.
Apple tries to clinch but Pending moves away #TD#
and Pending counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Apple!
Apple struggling a bit here.#T2##SUB#
Pending in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Apple is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fyodor Pending!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Balboa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Balboa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Balboa with a nice cross.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Apple tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Apple shoots in but Balboa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Apple tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Balboa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Balboa sizes up Apple with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Apple checks the leg kick.
Balboa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Apple.
Balboa sets himself, and Apple steps forward looking for the clinch! Balboa avoids it this time.
Apple tries to clinch up but Balboa circles away and keeps his distance.
Apple shoots in and drives through. Balboa sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa stuffs the takedown attempt from Apple. Apple gets slowly back to his feet.
Conan Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apple checks a leg kick.
Apple throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Balboa's waist but Balboa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Apple off to one side. #T1#
Apple checks a leg kick.
Balboa misses with a low kick as Apple jumps back.
Balboa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Balboa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Apple blocks a leg kick.
Balboa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Balboa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Apple is able to avoid easily.
Apple appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Balboa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A bone on bone clash there as Apple blocks the leg kick.
Balboa throws a leg kick that misses.
Apple avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Balboa misses with a leg kick
and Apple counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple checks it.
Apple tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Apple shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Balboa as he jumps to the side.
Balboa thumps Apple with a low kick.#T2#
Balboa fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Apple looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Balboa!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Balboa wants to get back to his feet.
Balboa is breathing heavily.
Balboa is being controlled here. #SU2#
Apple stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Balboa throws a leg kick
and Apple counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Balboa misses with a leg kick.
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Balboa finds it's target.#TD2#
Apple dives in and scores a takedown into Balboa's guard.
Balboa wants to stand and escape but Apple is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balboa trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#ES#
Balboa pushes Apple off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Balboa.
#T4#
Apple shoots in looking for a takedown but Balboa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Apple's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Apple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balboa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apple checks a leg kick.
Apple closes this distance looking for a takedown but Balboa circles away.
Balboa wants to land a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Balboa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Apple throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Balboa's waist but Balboa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Apple off to one side.
Balboa is looking for a counter combo.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple moved away.
Balboa is looking to score with low kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Apple blocks the leg kick.
Balboa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Balboa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Balboa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Apple blocks a low kick nicely.
Balboa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apple.
Apple changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Balboa tries to avoid it but Apple manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Balboa to the ground. Balboa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Balboa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Apple shoots for a takedown but Balboa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Apple sprawls well. Apple wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Balboa gets slowly back to his feet.
Conan Balboa is winning the standup battle so far.
Balboa tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Balboa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Apple is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Balboa throws a low kick, looking for Apple's leg but Apple calmly moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Balboa tries a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Apple checks the leg kick.
Apple lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Balboa scores with a punch to the head.
Ipad Apple is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Apple fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Balboa sprawls well initially but Apple persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Balboa manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Apple keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Apple is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Apple tries to pull guard but Balboa holds him up against the cage and eventually Apple drops back down to his feet.
Conan Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.
A frustrated look appears on Balboa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Apple avoiding damage as Balboa throws knees to the body.
Balboa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Apple changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Balboa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Balboa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Apple has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Apple and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Some bone on bone action there as Apple checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Apple closes this distance looking for a takedown but Balboa circles away.
Balboa stuffs the takedown attempt from Apple. Apple gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apple is trying hard to land a takedown here. Balboa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Balboa tried to counter with a leg kick but Apple avoided it.
Apple is looking to clinch but Balboa is avoiding it.
Balboa scores with a leg kick.
Balboa lands a nice hook to Apple's body. Apple takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Balboa misses the shot to the body.
Balboa tries to score with a low kick but Apple moves his leg out of the way.
And Apple tries to counter it with a takedown but Balboa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Balboa scores with a leg kick.
Balboa misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Apple counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Balboa is trying to stand back up but Apple is controlling him
Apple working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Apple there.
Balboa looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
Apple landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Apple slows the pace down in half guard.
Apple is pressing down on Balboa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Balboa is holding on for now.
Apple is keen to just control but Balboa is a slippery customer.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Apple is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Balboa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Balboa tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
Balboa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apple can do to turn this around?
Balboa tried to score with a low kick but Apple checks it.
Apple wants to clinch up but Balboa keeps it at a distance.
Apple shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Balboa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apple checks it well.
Balboa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Apple.
Balboa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Apple blocks a leg kick.
Balboa throws out a leg kick but Apple moves out of range and Balboa only half commits.
Balboa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Apple drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Balboa defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Balboa dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Balboa motions for Apple to come forward. Balboa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apple's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Balboa lands a jab-cross combination.
Apple shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Balboa pinned against the cage. Balboa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Balboa jabs Apple right on the nose. Apple blinks but takes it well.
Balboa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apple is out of range. #TD2#
Apple shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Balboa napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Apple is trying to get an arm triangle but Balboa is defending well.
Check out the look on Apple's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Balboa is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Apple cracks Balboa with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Balboa pushes Apple away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Apple gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Balboa is working to avoid the ground and pound but Apple connects with a decent elbow.
Balboa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet but Apple is dominant here and he's now got Balboa's back!
Apple lands a shot to the body.
Apple has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Balboa's body.
#T2#
Balboa is trying to stand back up.
Good control from Apple.#T3#
Apple scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Apple.
Apple just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Balboa is trying to stand back up.
Balboa is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Conan Balboa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balboa is trying to stand back up.
Ipad Apple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Apple lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ipad Apple comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Balboa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conan Balboa!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Balboa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Apple is out of range and Balboa settles back down.
Balboa throws a chopping leg kick but Apple manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Apple shoots for a double leg takedown but Balboa sprawls well. He's pushed Apple's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Balboa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Apple goes for a double leg but Balboa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Balboa continues to drive forward.
Balboa tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it.
Balboa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.
Apple changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Balboa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Apple tries to clinch but Balboa moves out of range.
Apple throws a chopping leg kick but Balboa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Balboa tries to score with a low kick but Apple moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Balboa throws a leg kick which misses Apple's front leg but catches the back leg as Apple tries to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Apple checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Balboa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Balboa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Apple defends it nicely.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Balboa.
A bone on bone clash there as Apple blocks the leg kick.
Apple's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Balboa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Apple scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#
It looks like Ipad Apple has been cut.#CL#
Apple fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Balboa, pushing him back against the cage.
Balboa is looking to break free of the clinch but Apple has double underhooks.
Balboa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Balboa is trying to break the clinch but Apple is controlling him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Balboa as Apple tries to tie him up.
Apple jumps guard but Balboa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balboa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Apple has him pressed against the cage.
Apple blocks an elbow strike from Balboa.
Apple tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Balboa smiles and moves away.
Conan Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa feints and then cracks Apple's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Apple down.
Balboa throws a chopping leg kick but Apple manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Balboa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Apple. Apple circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and moves out of range.
Balboa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Apple lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Balboa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Balboa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Balboa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Apple lands a right hook to the body.
Apple keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Apple looks for a takedown but Balboa sprawls well.
Balboa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
A nice leg kick lands there from Balboa.
Balboa tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple moves out of range easily.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.
Balboa staying out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Balboa.
Balboa swats away the attempt to clinch by Apple.
Despite the aggression on Balboa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Balboa throws a low kick, looking for Apple's leg but Apple calmly moves out of range.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD#
Apple looking to score a takedown here. Balboa is defending well but Apple drives through and ends up in Balboa's guard.
Balboa wants to stand and escape but Apple is having none of it.
Apple trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Balboa manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Balboa won't allow Apple to sweep him here.
Balboa is looking to stand up but Apple won't let him.
Apple is pulling down on Balboa's head to control his posture. #T4#
Balboa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Apple is proving hard to escape from. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Apple manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Apple is trying to pull guard but Balboa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Balboa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Balboa tries to land knees in the clinch but Apple avoids the damage to the body.
Apple changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Balboa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Apple throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Balboa.
Balboa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Apple manages to avoid it.
Balboa throws a solid leg kick but Apple takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Balboa.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Apple scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Apple tries to clinch up.
Balboa stuffs the takedown.
Apple misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Balboa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ipad Apple's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Apple lands a lovely overhand right.
Balboa is looking to chop away at Apple's legs.
Apple changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Balboa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Balboa wants it to stay on the feet.
Apple throws a head kick that misses.
Balboa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Apple swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Balboa lands a leg kick that knocks Apple off balance momentarily.
Apple checks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Apple.
Balboa tried to score with a low kick but Apple checks it.
Ipad Apple is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Apple. No joy for Balboa on that attempt.
Good shot there by Apple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa tries a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Balboa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Apple is able to avoid easily.
An inside leg kick from Balboa misses. #CL#
Apple gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Apple is trying to pull guard but Balboa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Apple is trying to push Balboa away but Balboa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1#
Balboa is trying to break free.
Balboa tries to break free but Apple pushes him back against the cage.
Apple has Balboa pressed against the cage, preventing Balboa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Apple working aggressively here.
Balboa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Balboa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Apple keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Balboa's efforts to push away.
Apple is trying to stall.
Apple tries to break the clinch but Balboa is controlling the position.
Balboa is pressed up against the cage. Apple has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Balboa down to the mat. Balboa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Apple fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Balboa avoids it really well and circles away.
Apple fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Balboa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Apple shoots in looking for a takedown. Balboa tries to sprawl out of it but Apple keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Balboa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Balboa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Balboa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Balboa misses with a low kick as Apple jumps back.
Balboa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Balboa throws a leg kick which misses Apple's front leg but catches the back leg as Apple tries to avoid it.
Apple checks the leg kick.
Apple blocks a leg kick.
Balboa swats away the attempt to clinch by Apple.
Apple is looking to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Balboa misses.
Balboa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Some bone on bone action there as Apple checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Apple is looking to counter the offense by Balboa and move into the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Apple.
Apple checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3#
No joy there for Balboa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Apple is looking to counter the offense by Balboa and move into the clinch.
Balboa throws a front kick aimed at Apple's knee but Apple avoids it well.
Balboa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple checks it.
Apple throwing a counter right hand but Balboa manages to avoid it.
Balboa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Balboa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Apple has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Apple and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Apple is looking to counter the offense by Balboa and move into the clinch.
Balboa throws a low kick, looking for Apple's leg but Apple calmly moves out of range.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.
Balboa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Balboa misses with a leg kick.
Balboa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Apple is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Balboa throws out a leg kick but Apple moves out of range and Balboa only half commits.
A looping hook to the body misses from Apple. Balboa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Apple tries to clinch up but Balboa circles away and keeps his distance.
Balboa misses with a low kick as Apple jumps back.#TD#
Apple gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balboa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4##SU#
Apple decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Apple looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Conan Balboa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Balboa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Balboa motions for Apple to come forward. Balboa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Balboa tries to get set, Apple tries to push him back and clinch up but Balboa manages to avoid the attempt.
Apple shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Balboa sprawls well. Balboa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Apple gets slowly back to his feet.
Balboa misses with a leg kick
and Apple counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Balboa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Apple checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Apple pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Apple shoots in and drives through. Balboa sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Balboa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ipad Apple's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Balboa misses with a low kick as Apple jumps back.
An inside leg kick from Balboa misses.
Apple is looking to clinch.
Balboa leaves Apple with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Balboa misses.
Balboa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apple checks it well.
Balboa tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it.
Nice takedown defense from Balboa. No joy for Apple on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Balboa is fending him off so far but Apple persists. Nope, Balboa circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ipad Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Balboa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Apple blocks a low kick nicely.
Apple checks a leg kick nicely.
Apple tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Balboa defends well and Apple ends up having to push Balboa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
Balboa tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple moves out of range easily.
Apple checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple checks it.
Apple moves out of range of the leg kick from Balboa.
Apple looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Apple checks the leg kick nicely there.
#TD#
Apple scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Balboa is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Apple asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
Apple is putting a hurting on Balboa here, landing some big shots from side control.
Balboa is trying to buck Apple off.
Balboa is being controlled here.
Balboa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Apple working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Apple grinds an elbow into Balboa's temple. #T3#
Balboa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Apple scores with punches from side control.
Apple creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Balboa is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apple staying calm.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Apple landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T4#
Balboa taking a bit of punishment here - Apple scoring with strikes.
Balboa is letting Apple control him for a moment.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet.
Apple controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ipad Apple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Conan Balboa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head kick misses from Apple.
Apple looks to land a body kick but Balboa moved away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Conan Balboa.
I've got Balboa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conan Balboa!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Balboa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Balboa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Balboa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apple.
Apple misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Balboa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Apple throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Balboa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Apple has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Apple and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Apple throws out a counter right but Balboa avoids it with no problem.
Balboa throws a leg kick that misses.
Apple shoots in looking for a takedown. Balboa tries to sprawl out of it but Apple keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Balboa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Apple tries to clinch there but Balboa circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up but Balboa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Apple blocks a leg kick.
Balboa wants to slow Apple down by chopping away at his legs.
Apple checks the leg kick nicely there.
Apple tries to clinch there but Balboa circles away.
Apple is looking to land body kicks.
Balboa throws a front kick aimed at Apple's knee but Apple avoids it well.
Conan Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Apple tries to close the distance and clinch up but Balboa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Balboa throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Apple counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Balboa!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Balboa taking a bit of punishment here - Apple scoring with strikes.
Balboa is being controlled here.
Let's hope that Apple has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Balboa pushes Apple away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Apple gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Apple controlling the position.
Balboa is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2#
Balboa is trying to escape the position but Apple is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Apple is trying to get an arm triangle but Balboa is defending well.
Balboa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Apple is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Balboa's shoulder. That is not cool. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Balboa tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it. #T3#
Balboa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Apple swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Balboa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apple avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Balboa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apple.
Apple tries to counter by closing the distance.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple checks it.
Balboa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Apple lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Balboa misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Apple to counter with a crisp jab.
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Apple blocks a low kick nicely.
Apple tries to counter with a clinch but Balboa shakes him off and moves away.
Balboa misses with a leg kick
and Apple makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Apple goes for a double leg but Balboa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Balboa continues to drive forward.
Conan Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.
Balboa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Apple swivels and escapes.
Balboa is looking to chop away at Apple's legs.
Apple moves out of range of the leg kick from Balboa.
Balboa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Balboa motions for Apple to come forward. Balboa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Apple shoots in but Balboa avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Good work by Apple as he checks the leg kick.
Balboa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Balboa leaves Apple with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Balboa stuffs the takedown attempt from Apple. Apple gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apple tries to score a power double leg takedown but Balboa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Apple somewhat.
Balboa tries to score with a low kick but Apple moves his leg out of the way.
Apple lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Apple tries for a takedown but Balboa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Balboa wants to land a leg kick but Apple is out of range.
Apple fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Balboa avoids it really well and circles away.
Balboa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Apple tries to avoid it but Balboa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Apple to the ground. Apple escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Balboa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Apple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Balboa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Balboa misses with a low kick.
Balboa tries to score with a low kick but Apple moves his leg out of the way.
Balboa tries a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Apple or perhaps it was just good defense by Balboa, which made it look bad.
No luck for Apple with that takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Apple blocks the low kick.
Balboa leaves Apple with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Conan Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.
Some bone on bone action there as Apple checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Apple on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Apple stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Apple wants it to stay on the feet.
Balboa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Balboa tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it.
Conan Balboa is winning the standup battle so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apple checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Balboa misses. #T1#
Balboa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Apple.#CL2#
Apple moves into range and clinches up with Balboa.
Balboa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Apple.
Balboa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Apple has him pressed against the cage.
Balboa gets underhooks to prevent Apple's takedown attempt.
Balboa prevents the takedown attempt.
Apple on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Balboa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apple can do to turn this around?
Balboa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Balboa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Apple avoids it.
Apple is trying to pull guard but Balboa has him pressed against the cage.
Balboa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Apple drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Balboa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Balboa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Apple.
#T2#
Balboa tries to land knees in the clinch but Apple avoids the damage to the body.
Apple tries to pull guard but Balboa won't allow it.
Apple is looking to break free of the clinch but Balboa has double underhooks.
Balboa is pressed up against the cage. Apple has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Balboa down to the mat. Balboa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Apple tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Balboa swivels and escapes.
Balboa tries to work over Apple's front leg with a kick but Apple checks it. #TD2#
Apple shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Apple was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Apple working the ground and pound from side control.
Balboa tries to escape but Apple is in control.
Apple working the body and head with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apple scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balboa pushes Apple away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Apple gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3#
Apple wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balboa keeps working. #SUB2#
Apple is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Balboa has escaped the position, nice work there.
The referee asks Apple politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Apple prefers to stall for the moment though.
Balboa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Balboa is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Balboa is not content to let Apple control the position.
Balboa wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balboa is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Balboa dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A low kick from Balboa is predictable there
and Apple counters with a nice uppercut.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and moves out of range.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Balboa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Apple changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Balboa tries to avoid it but Apple manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Balboa to the ground. Balboa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Balboa tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
Balboa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Balboa missing with a left hand there. Apple was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Apple blocks a leg kick.
Apple has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Ipad Apple has been cut.
Apple dives in for a single leg takedown but Balboa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Conan Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Apple shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Balboa sprawls well. Balboa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Apple gets slowly back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balboa. Apple does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple moved away.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Balboa.
Apple tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Balboa swivels and escapes.
Apple tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Balboa swivels and escapes.
Apple takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Balboa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Apple on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Balboa is looking to score with low kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apple checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Balboa misses.
Balboa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Apple counters with a three punch combo that has Balboa backing up. Balboa nods at Apple to acknowledge the strikes.
Balboa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Balboa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Apple checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Apple lands a body shot.
#T2#
Balboa throws a leg kick
and Apple counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apple moves out of range of the leg kick from Balboa.
Apple checks a low kick from Balboa.
Apple fails in his attempt to clinch.
Apple shoots in for a double leg but Balboa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Balboa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apple checks it well.
A low kick from Balboa misses
and Apple counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Balboa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Balboa throws a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Apple darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Balboa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Balboa wants it to stay on the feet.
Apple tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Balboa swivels and escapes.
Ipad Apple is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Apple checks the leg kick nicely there.
Balboa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Apple or perhaps it was just good defense by Balboa, which made it look bad. #T3#
Balboa is looking to slow Apple down with leg kicks.
Apple checks a leg kick nicely.
Balboa tries a low kick but Apple avoids it.
Apple is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Balboa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Balboa misses with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Apple.
Apple is trying hard to land a takedown here. Balboa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Balboa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Balboa misses the shot to the body.
Apple checks a leg kick.
Apple is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Balboa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Apple has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Apple and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A clash of legs there as Apple blocks the low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Apple blocks the leg kick.
Balboa throws a hook but Apple avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apple checks a leg kick. #T4#
Balboa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Apple closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Apple fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Balboa avoids it really well and circles away.
Balboa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Balboa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Apple has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apple takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Balboa throws a leg kick but Apple sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Apple with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Conan Balboa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Apple shoots in and drives through. Balboa sprawls well.
Balboa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Apple blocks a leg kick.
Apple lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ipad Apple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Apple looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conan Balboa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Balboa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conan Balboa!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Romeiro misses with a head kick.
#ROC2#
Romeiro is rocked!
Romeiro lands a jab to the head.
Oh Romeiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Apple uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Romeiro.
Apple tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Apple moves into range and clinches up with Romeiro.
Romeiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romeiro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Apple.
Apple wants to get back to striking at distance but Romeiro won't allow it.
Romeiro tries to circle away but Apple has him pinned against the cage.
Romeiro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A knee to the head by Romeiro.
Romeiro lands with a light punch inside.
Romeiro lands a nice knee to the body.
Apple looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Romeiro.
Romeiro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Romeiro scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apple has Romeiro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Romeiro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Romeiro misses with the head strike.
Apple changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Romeiro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pinkynho Romeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.
Romeiro throws a good cross that connects.
#T1#
Romeiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romeiro stuffs the takedown.
Romeiro throws a leg kick that misses.
Apple has a takedown stuffed.
Romeiro misses with a straight left.
Romeiro misses with a hook. Apple ducked under it nicely.
Apple shoots and misses
and Romeiro counters with an outside leg kick.
#CL2#
Apple moves into the clinch.
Romeiro is trying to break the clinch but Apple has him pressed against the cage.
Apple is looking to take this one to the mat.
A right hand to the body from Romeiro.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Romeiro as Apple tries to tie him up.
Romeiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Apple breaks the clinch.
Apple tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Romeiro misses with a hook. Apple ducked under it nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Apple checks a leg kick.
Apple appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Apple moves out of range as Romeiro strikes.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Romeiro really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Apple shoots in and drives through. Romeiro sprawls well.
Romeiro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Romeiro misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Romeiro.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Romeiro is looking to chop away at Apple's legs.
Apple shoots in for a takedown but Romeiro shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Romeiro gets tackled into the cage by Apple. Apple maintains the clinch.
Romeiro tries to throw a body punch but Apple avoids it by throwing Romeiro back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Apple fails to land.
Romeiro pushes Apple back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Apple tries to pull guard but Romeiro won't allow it.
The referee calls for Romeiro to work.
Romeiro has Apple pressed against the cage.
Romeiro trying to stall but Apple improves his position.
Romeiro throws an elbow that misses.
Romeiro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Apple is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Apple has had enough of the clinch but Romeiro keeps him there for the moment.
Apple takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Romeiro is trying to break the clinch but Apple is controlling him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Apple throws an elbow but misses.
Romeiro tries to throw a body punch but Apple avoids it by throwing Romeiro back against the cage.
Romeiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Apple wants to take the fight to the mat but Romeiro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Romeiro is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Apple is keeping busy.
Apple tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Romeiro just stands there and leans against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Romeiro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Apple is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Romeiro to keep the fight standing.
Romeiro lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Romeiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Apple fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Apple moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Apple as Romeiro tries to tie him up.
Romeiro tries to land a knee to the head but Apple blocks with his arms.
Romeiro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Apple.
#T4#
Romeiro using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Apple can't find room to land a body shot as Romeiro controls the action.
Romeiro can't find room to land a body shot as Apple controls the action.
Apple working hard to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romeiro.
Romeiro is looking to control Apple's arms but Apple gets an underhook and turns him. Now Romeiro has his back to the cage.
Apple is working for takedown but Romeiro is calmly controlling the position for now.
Romeiro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romeiro has had enough of the clinch but Apple keeps him there for the moment.
Romeiro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Apple has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Apple fails to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Romeiro breaks from the clinch.
Romeiro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Apple. That did some damage!
Apple fails with a takedown attempt.
Romeiro looks to land a right hand but Apple moved out of range.
Romeiro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pinkynho Romeiro dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Romeiro lands a glancing blow to the side of Apple's head.
Apple ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romeiro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Apple's calf.
Romeiro tries to clinch but Apple is having none of it.
Romeiro throws a leg kick that misses.
Romeiro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Apple misses with a wild body shot.
Romeiro tried to counter with a leg kick but Apple avoided it.
Romeiro throws out a leg kick but Apple moves out of range and Romeiro only half commits.
Pinkynho Romeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Apple checks a low kick from Romeiro.
A little jabbing left from Apple on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Romeiro misses with a low kick.
Apple keeps the fight on the outside.
Romeiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Apple can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Romeiro, right into the meat.
Romeiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Apple swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Romeiro tries to keep at a distance but Apple has taken the fight into the clinch.
Apple working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Romeiro stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Apple jumps guard but Romeiro stands there with Apple around his waist. Apple gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pinkynho Romeiro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Apple blocks the elbow strike.
Romeiro tries a knee to the head but Apple blocks it.
Romeiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romeiro misses with a punch on the inside.
Apple is trying to break free.
Apple tries to stall but Romeiro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Apple is trying to force a seperation but Romeiro has the dominant position.
Apple is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Romeiro landing knees to the head.
Apple is trying to break free.#T2#
Romeiro lands a knee to the head.
#BC#
Romeiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice straight punches there by Romeiro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Romeiro.
Romeiro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Danga de danga de dang - Romeiro scores with a four punch combination!
Romeiro tried to score with a low kick but Apple checks it.#CL2#
Apple moves into range and clinches up with Romeiro.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Apple is trying to stall.
Romeiro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Apple backwards.
Romeiro taking a breather.
Apple tries to pull guard but Romeiro holds him up against the cage and eventually Apple drops back down to his feet.
Apple avoids the elbow strike from Romeiro, against the cage.
Romeiro lands a knee to the head.
Romeiro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Apple blocking some punches.
Apple creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Apple as Romeiro tries to tie him up.
Romeiro is trying to stall.
Romeiro scores with a knee to the head.
Apple has Romeiro pressed against the cage, preventing Romeiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Romeiro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Apple.
Romeiro is trying to drag Apple to the mat but Apple just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Apple has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Romeiro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pinkynho Romeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.#T4#
Apple wants to break the clinch but can't.
Romeiro is pressed up against the cage. Apple has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Romeiro down to the mat. Romeiro avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Romeiro avoids the head kick by Apple.
Romeiro tries to land a leg kick but Apple saw it coming and moves away.
Apple on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Romeiro. Romeiro obviously looking to wear him down.
Romeiro throws a body punch but Apple moves out of range.
And Apple tries to counter it with a takedown but Romeiro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Apple moves out of range as Romeiro strikes.
Romeiro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Romeiro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Apple's head.
Apple scores with a nice strike.
Pinkynho Romeiro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Romeiro tries to keep at a distance but Apple has taken the fight into the clinch.
Apple avoiding damage as Romeiro throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Romeiro - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apple prevents a body shot from Romeiro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pinkynho Romeiro dominated that second round.
That's time! Romeiro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Apple rushes Romeiro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Apple as Romeiro tries to tie him up.
Romeiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romeiro prevents the takedown attempt.
Apple fails to pull guard.
With the fighters up against the cage, Apple throws an elbow but misses.
Romeiro lands an uppercut.
Apple dodges an elbow strike from Romeiro.
Romeiro presses Apple against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Romeiro wants to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Romeiro as Apple tries to tie him up.
Romeiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romeiro lands with a short shot to the head.
Romeiro misses with an elbow over the top.
Apple jumps guard but Romeiro stands there with Apple around his waist. Apple gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pinkynho Romeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ipad Apple.
Romeiro trying to land knees to the body.
Apple is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Apple is trying to pull guard but Romeiro has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Romeiro taking a breather.
Romeiro with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Apple tries to land knees in the clinch but Romeiro avoids the damage to the body.
Romeiro scores with a knee to the head.
Romeiro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Romeiro lands a nice knee to the body.
Apple is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Romeiro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Apple tries to pull guard but Romeiro holds him up against the cage and eventually Apple drops back down to his feet.
Apple is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Romeiro to keep the fight standing.
Romeiro landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Apple tries to pull guard but Romeiro holds him up against the cage and eventually Apple drops back down to his feet.
Apple blocks a body shot from Romeiro.
Romeiro scores with a shoulder strike.
Romeiro can't find room to land a body shot as Apple controls the action.
Romeiro misses with a knee strike.
Romeiro is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Romeiro trying to control the position but instead, Apple has worked for underhooks and has pushed Romeiro into the cage.#T2#
Romeiro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Apple blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romeiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Apple.
Apple tries to pull guard but Romeiro holds him up against the cage and eventually Apple drops back down to his feet.
Apple fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Romeiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romeiro looking to slow down the pace here.
Apple wants to get back to striking at distance but Romeiro won't allow it.
#BC#
Romeiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Apple pushes Romeiro up against the cage in a clinch.
Apple struggles to land a body shot inside as Romeiro controls his hands.
Apple looking to slow down the pace here.
Romeiro looking to stall.
Romeiro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Apple backwards.
Apple has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Romeiro lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Apple looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Romeiro as Apple tries to tie him up.
Romeiro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Romeiro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Apple blocks it with crossed arms.
Romeiro scores with a shoulder strike.
Apple looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Apple jumps guard but Romeiro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Apple takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice right hand lands inside from Romeiro.
Apple is trying to pull guard but Romeiro has him pressed against the cage.
Apple tries to pull guard but Romeiro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Apple dodges an elbow strike from Romeiro.
Romeiro lands with a right to the head.
Apple blocks a body shot from Romeiro.
Romeiro tries to circle away but Apple has him pinned against the cage.
Romeiro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Apple.
Apple looking to stall.
Apple fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Apple takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T4#
Apple blocks a body shot from Romeiro. #BC#
Romeiro breaks the clinch.
Romeiro throws a jab when Apple was well out of range.
Romeiro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romeiro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Apple. #TD2#
Apple is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Romeiro's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Apple is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Romeiro sees it coming and defends easily.
Apple takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Apple looks to land a strike but Romeiro avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Pinkynho Romeiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Apple with a flurry of punches that miss.
Romeiro keeping moving, preventing Apple from controlling successfully.
Apple is in close to Romeiro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ipad Apple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Apple keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Romeiro's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pinkynho Romeiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Romeiro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pinkynho Romeiro!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
